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Pickleball has recently gain popularity globally, and Malaysia is not an exception. With the demand surging especially in Kuala Lumpur City, there have been various pickleball courts that have been setup throughout the Klang Valley.

If you are looking forward to try playing pickleball, here’s some of the courts that you can check out.

KL City Pickleball

Address:
18 & 20, Jalan Kampung Pandan, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Opening hours:
12.00am to 12.00am (Opens daily)

Court rate:
– Between RM30 to RM80 (for uncovered and covered courts)
– Every booking comes with 4 paddles

Equipment rental:
– Additional paddles: RM20 each
– Pickleball balls: RM8 each and RM21 for a set of 3

KL City Pickleball’s Instagram

Pickle Social Club (PSC)

Address:
KLGCC, 3, Jalan Bukit Kiara 1, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.

Opening hours:
8.00am to 12.00am (Opens daily)

Court rate:
Off-peak hours: 11.00am to 5.00pm (Weekdays)
– Outdoor court: RM35 per hour
– Covered court: RM50 per hour

Peak hours: 8.00am to 11.00am & 5.00pm to 12.00am (Weekdays)
– Outdoor court: RM55 per hour
– Covered court: RM70 per hour

Weekends and public holidays
– Outdoor court: RM55 per hour
– Covered court: RM70 per hour

Equipment rental:
– Paddle rental: RM4 each
– Pickleball purchase: RM8 each

picklesocialclub.co | Pickle Social Club’s Instagram

ESM Pickters Club

Address:
833, Lingkungan Budi 50603 Kuala Lumpur.

Opening hours:
7.00am to 12.00am (Opens daily)

Court rate:
Outdoor court
– 7.00am to 7.00pm: RM30 per hour
– 7.00pm to 11.00pm: RM40 per hour

Indoor court
– 8.00am to 11.00pm: RM50 per hour

Each booking comes with four paddles and two pickleballs.

esminternationale.com | ESM Pickters Club’s Instagram

Hyprground

Address:
116, Jalan Professor Khoo Kay Kim, Seksyen 19, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Opening hours:
7.00am to 1.00am (Opens daily)

Court rate:
Lounge courts
7.00am to 4.00pm: RM50 (Weekdays)
4.00pm to 1.00am: RM70 (Weekdays)
All Day: RM70 (Weekends)

Community courts
7.00am to 4.00pm: RM35 (Weekdays)
4.00pm to 1.00am: RM40 (Weekdays)
All Day: RM50 (Weekends)

Equipment rental:
Paddle: RM5 per session

hyprground.com | Hyprground’s Instagram

Pickle Ball Factory

Address:
1, Jalan SS 13/3d, Subang Jaya Industrial Estate, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Opening hours:
9.00am – 12.00am (Opens daily)

Court rate:
Weekdays
Indoor court: RM50 per hour
Outdoor court: RM45 per hour

Weekend
Indoor court: RM65 per hour
Outdoor court: RM60 per hour

Equipment:
Paddle Rental: RM4.00 each
Purchase of Playing Pickleballs: RM7 per ball; RM18 for 3 balls

pickleballfactory.co | Pickle Ball Factory’s Instagram

Palm Garden Golf Club

Address:
Palm Garden Golf Club, IOI Resort City, 62050 Putrajaya.

Opening hours:
7.00am to 12.00am (Opens daily)

Court rate:
Weekdays
7.00am to 5.00pm: RM30 per hour
6.00pm to 12.00am: RM50 per hour

Weekends and public holidays
RM60 per hour

Equipment rental:
– One paddle and ball: RM6 per hour

palmgarden.net.my | Palm Garden’s Instagram

DINKiT Pickleball

Address:
Lot 70852, Jalan Anggerik Vanilla BE/31BE, Kota Kemuning 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Opening hours:
8.00am to 1.00am (Weekdays)
7.00am to 1.00am (Weekends and public holidays)

Court rate:
– Weekdays (from 8.00am to 6.00pm and 12.00am to 1.00am): RM39 per hour
– Weekdays (from 6.00pm to 12.00am): RM55 per hour
– Weekends and public holidays: RM55 per hour

Equipment rental:
– Paddles rental (every two hours): RM5
– Pickleball: RM10

DINKiT’s Instagram

Pickle Point

Address:
Lot 2808, Jalan Damansara, Kampung Sungai Penchala, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.

Opening hours:
8.00am to 12.00am (Opens daily)

Court rate:
Off-peak hours: 11.00am to 5.00pm (Weekdays)
– Outdoor court: RM33 per hour
– Covered court: RM48 per hour

Peak hours: 8.00am to 11.00am & 5.00pm to 12.00am (Weekdays)
– Outdoor court: RM53 per hour
– Covered court: RM68 per hour

Weekends and public holidays
– Outdoor court: RM53 per hour
– Covered court: RM68 per hour

Equipment rental:
– Paddle: RM4 each
– Pickleball: RM2 each

Pickle Point’s Website | Pickle Point’s Instagram

Pickle Jam Courts

Address:
Level 3, Lotus’s Kepong, Jalan 7A/62A, Bandar Menjalara, Kuala Lumpur.

Opening hours:
8.00am to 12.00am (Opens daily)

Court rate:
– Standard court: RM63 per hour (Off peak: RM43 per hour)
– Lessons with a coach: RM120 to RM160 per hour

Equipment rental:
– Paddle: RM5 per session
– Pickleballs: RM10 each

picklejamcourts.com | Pickle Jam Courts’ Instagram

X Park PJ South

Address:
X Park PJ South, Jalan Sri Manja, Taman Medan, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Opening hours:
7.00am to 3.00am (Opens daily)

Court rate:
Weekdays
– 7.00am to 6.00pm & 1.00am to 3.00am: RM40 per hour
– 6.00pm to 8.00pm & 11.00pm to 1.00am: RM50 per hour
– 8.00pm to 11.00pm: RM60 per hour

Weekends and public holidays
– 7.00am to 11.00pm: RM60 per hour
– 11.00pm to 3.00am: RM40 per hour

Pickleballs and paddles can rented from the counter.

X Park PJ South’s Instagram

Check out this article to find out what is pickleball all about: Differences Between Pickleball and Padel

Two racquet sports, pickleball and padel, are witnessing a significant surge in popularity around the world. Both are competing for recognition and financial support on a global scale, with advocates for each sport asserting that their choice represents the “future” of racquet sports. So, what distinguishes padel from pickleball?

What Is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a racquet sport that utilizes solid-faced paddles and specially designed plastic balls featuring drilled holes for improved aerodynamics. The game is primarily played on hard courts, often sharing space with tennis courts, where specific lines are marked for pickleball. While pickleball can also be played on clay, hardwood floors, and other surfaces, the plastic ball typically lacks sufficient bounce on softer surfaces, making hard courts like those used for tennis the ideal playing environment. Similar to tennis, pickleball courts are divided by a net, with lines painted to delineate the playing area, including service zones and a distinctive feature known as the “Non-Volley Zone.”

What Is Padel?

Padel (pronounced like “paddle,” not “pah-del”) is a racquet sport that resembles a form of tennis played within an enclosed squash or racquetball court, where players can utilize the walls during gameplay. The sport employs paddles similar to those used in platform tennis, featuring solid, non-stringed faces with multiple holes designed for aerodynamic performance during swings. Padel utilizes a decompressed ball akin to a tennis ball, which offers a bounce and consistency similar to the “green ball” used by intermediate youth players (standard tennis balls are typically compressed to 14 psi, whereas padel balls are in the 11-12 psi range). The scoring system in padel mirrors that of tennis, and matches are played in sets.

Today, padel is predominantly played on artificial turf fields, although some older courts are constructed on hard tennis surfaces like asphalt or concrete. Similar to pickleball, a padel court is divided by a net and features lines on the floor to indicate service zones. However, the playing area is entirely enclosed by non-opaque walls made of glass or plastic. Balls that strike the walls before bouncing are considered “out,” while those that bounce off the walls after hitting the ground can be played and returned over the net, provided they stay in play and do not bounce twice.

Is Padel The Same As Pickleball?

No, padel and pickleball are not the same. Pickleball closely resembles a smaller version of tennis, played on a compact court with a plastic ball. In contrast, padel is more akin to platform tennis, but it is played within an enclosed area featuring transparent walls rather than the wire mesh used in platform tennis.

Similarities Between Pickleball and Padel

Both sports are net-based racquet games that involve ground strokes, volleying, and a blend of power and control for success. Spin plays a significant role at various points during gameplay in both sports. Additionally, pickleball and padel feature underhand serving techniques, primarily aimed at getting the ball into play, though these serves can also be adapted into offensive strategies with added power.

Differences Between Pickleball and Padel

The main differences between the two sports lie in the dimensions of the courts, the serving techniques, the scoring systems, the playing rules, and the equipment utilized.

Equipment

A padel racket is nearly solid and is typically constructed from carbon and plastic. It features holes to minimize air resistance during swings. Inside, the racket is filled with foam, which enhances ball acceleration and reduces vibration. Padel rackets measure 18 inches by 10 inches and have a width of 3.8 cm, making them significantly thicker than other types of racquets. Because of their density, padel rackets are heavier than tennis racquets, weighing between 12 and 14 ounces, which is about twice the weight of a pickleball paddle, which can weigh up to 8.5 ounces.

Pickleball paddles are distinct from padel rackets in that they resemble table tennis paddles more than tennis rackets. While they are roughly the same size as padel rackets, pickleball paddles are solid, relatively square in shape, and feature rounded edges. The original paddles were made of wood, but today, they are typically constructed from aluminum and graphite.

Court Dimension

Pickleball is played on a significantly smaller court compared to padel, measuring 20 by 44 feet, which is equivalent to the size of a standard international badminton court from which it was adapted. The net in pickleball stands 34 inches high at the center and 36 inches at the sides. Its compact dimensions allow for two (and occasionally four) pickleball courts to fit within the footprint of a single tennis court.

In contrast, a standard padel court is slightly smaller than a tennis court, measuring 20 meters long by 10 meters wide, approximately 66 by 33 feet. The net height in padel ranges from 88 cm in the center to 92 cm at the sides, roughly translating to 34 inches in the center and 36 inches on the sides, which closely matches the heights of a pickleball net. Additionally, the back walls of a padel court stand four meters high, while the side walls are three meters tall, featuring openings for court access at midcourt on both sides.

Service, Score and Playing Rules

Pickleball features a distinctive area near the net known as the “Non-Volley Zone.” These 7-foot sections on either side of the net, informally referred to as “The Kitchen,” are regions where players must not stand while hitting the ball out of the air. This zone, which is not present in tennis or padel, prevents players from poaching and aggressively smashing balls while positioned at the net, fostering a level of patience in pickleball that is less common in its counterpart sports.

The service boxes in pickleball extend from the non-volley zone line to the back baseline of the court. Serves must be executed with an underhand motion, and contact with the ball cannot occur above the waist. While serves in pickleball were originally intended to be non-offensive, they have evolved into effective weapons in modern gameplay. Players are allowed only one serve; if they miss it, the service attempt is forfeited. Points can only be scored while serving, and games are typically played to 11 or 15 points, requiring a two-point lead to win. A unique feature of doubles scoring in pickleball includes the server’s number in the score call; for instance, a player might announce “7-5-2,” indicating that their team leads 7-5 in points and that this is the second server. While pickleball can be played in singles format, doubles is the more popular style.

In padel, the service boxes are located closer to the net, similar to tennis, and do not extend to the back of the court. Servers must stand behind their own service box to serve, and the ball must be struck at waist level or below, typically not considered an offensive move. Players have two opportunities to serve at the start of play. Padel scoring is reminiscent of tennis, using the 15-30-40-game system to determine game winners, with individual game wins accumulating to secure sets. Singles can be played in padel, and some courts are specifically designed for this format, but doubles remains the predominant style of play.

The presence of side and back walls in padel encourages controlled gameplay, emphasizing tactical ball placement and lobs. If a ball clears the back wall directly during play, the point ends; however, if it goes over a side wall, opponents have the chance to enter through a door and return the ball to play. This unique aspect of padel results in remarkable shots and exciting highlights.